Louisiana Patient’s Death From Bird Flu Is the First in US

Victim was over 65 and had underlying medical conditions US has 66 confirmed human cases since outbreak began, CDC says A patient in Louisiana who tested positive for bird flu has died, marking the first US fatality linked to the respiratory virus. The patient was...

Musk Is a Majority-Maker, and He Won’t Let Congress Forget It

Republicans have the world’s richest man to thank — at least in part — for helping them secure the slimmest majority in 95 years.  Mike Johnson, fresh off a narrow reelection as US House speaker, now commands the slimmest congressional majority since 1930. It beats...

Austria’s Far-Right Sees Path to Rule for First Time Since WWII

Kickl met with Austrian President Van der Bellen on Monday Attempt to close ranks against Freedom Party fell apart Austria’s far-right leader Herbert Kickl received a mandate from President Alexander Van der Bellen to form a government, putting the Freedom Party chief...

Risk Appetites Dim in Week of New Year’s Angst on Wall Street

Options hedging grows as traders brace for policy uncertainty Risk aversion seen as healthy after bout of gambling spirits The turning of the calendar is an occasion to look ahead. For Wall Street at New Year’s, the verdict on the future is one of trepidation. While...